Practical and pretty, a ladybug diaper cake is the perfect centerpiece for a little baby girl's shower or welcome home present.  Whether you want one in soft hues of pink and pale green, or a bolder cake in shades of red and black, this is one cake that is fun to bake - errr, I mean, create!

To pick out your ribbon, take a walk through your local craft store.  Chances are you will be able to find a few different styles of wide width ribbon featuring ladybugs.  However, you can also surround the diaper tiers with checked or polka dotted ribbon in colors that match your theme.  If you have access to a Cricut die cut machine, you can easily make cute ladybug embellishments for your cake, using the Doodlecharms cartridge.  If you don't have a Cricut machine, you can also purchase die cuts separately from crafters on eBay and Etsy.

A stuffed ladybug toy is the perfect way to top off your diaper cake.  However, they can be difficult to find!  If you have trouble tracking one down, considering using an oversized silk flower, or make a big beautiful bow to put on top.  If you don't know how to make a bow, I highly recommend the Bowdabra - it makes the art of bow making super simple, even for people with two left thumbs (like me!).  Don't forget to put the finishing touches on your ladybug diaper cake - hide travel sized baby shampoos, powders, and other goodies, such as rattles and teething rings, inside the tiers of the cake.

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